FITTING THE LINE HEAD (Fig. 3a - 3c)
1. Insert the gearbox collar (A) and ensure that the
collar spacer (B) is in the correct position.
2. Insert the retaining pin (C) and screw the line
head to the shaft. Tighten the line head by hand
only.
Fitting the cutting line guard (Fig. 4A)
Turn the machine over and fit the cutting line guard
(A) as shown.
CAUTION: The cutting line guard must be fitted to
ensure that the cutting line is cut to the correct length
so as to protect the user.
FITTING THE BLADE (Fig. 5a - 5d)
CAUTION: Never use the machine if the blade is
bent, broken or has teeth missing. Replace a
damaged blade immediately.
CAUTION: Only use the machine with a blade if the
metal blade guard has been fitted correctly. Never
use the machine with a defective blade guard.
CAUTION: Always wear thick gloves for handling
and fitting a blade.
1. To fit the blade you will need the following parts:
Retaining pin (B), retaining nut (C), blade (D),
screwdriver (not supplied) (E), flange (F), socket
(G).
2. Undo the three screws (H). Remove the cutting
line guard (A). Use the retaining pin to prevent the
collar turning whilst you remove the line head
(turn it CLOCKWISE).
3. Leave the retaining pin (B) in position.
WARNING: Ensure that the hole through the
center of the blade fits the size of the collar shaft.
4. Fit the blade (D) so that its teeth point
CLOCKWISE as shown.
5. Fit the flange (F) so that its FLAT SIDE is against
the blade.
Important: Ensure that the blade is centered on
the collar shaft.
6. Tighten the nut (C) by turning it ANTI-
CLOCKWISE with the socket (G). Then remove
the retaining pin.
Fuel and lubrication
• Fuel
Use regular grade unleaded gasoline mixed with 2-
cycle engine oil for best results. Use mixing ratios in
Section FUEL MIXING TABLE.
Warning: Never use straight gasoline in your
unit. This will cause permanent engine damage and
void the manufacturer’s warranty for that product.
Never use a fuel mixture that has been stored for
over 90 days.
Warning: Do not use any 2-cycle oil product with
a recommended mixing ratio of 100:1. If insufficient
lubrication is the cause of engine damage, it voids
the manufacturer’s engine warranty.
• MIXING FUEL
Mix fuel 2 cycle oil in an approved container. Use
mixing table for correct ratio of fuel to oil. Shake
container to ensure through mix.
Warning: Lack of lubrication voids engine
warranty. Gasoline and oil must be mixed at 40:1.
• Fuel Mixing Table
Gasoline Lubricant
5 Liters 125 ml (cc)
Mixing Procedure 40 Parts Gasoline to
1 part Lubricant
1 ml = 1 cc
RECOMMENDED FUELS
Some conventional gasolines are being blended with
oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether compound to
meet clean air standards. Your engine is designed to
operate satisfactorily on any gasoline intended for
automotive use including oxygenated gasolines.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Shoulder strap
WARNING: Always use the shoulder strap to support
the machine. Attach the strap to the machine as
soon as you start the engine and the engine is idling.
Switch off the engine before taking off the shoulder
strap.
1. Place the shoulder strap over your left shoulder.
2. Hook the attachment hook (A) into the eyelet (B)
(Fig. 6A and Fig. 6B).
3. Adjust the length of the shoulder strap so that the
gearbox head is parallel to the ground. Then
swing the machine a few times without starting
the engine to find the perfect length for the
shoulder strap.
Note: Detach the shoulder strap from the machine
before you start the engine.
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